Chapter 39
internally cursed as I walked to her front door .
Her purse was on her shoulder , so I reached inside to grab a set of keys .
I was surprised at how dark her house was ; it was as if nobody else lived there , but I knew at least her mother should be home at this hour .
It was ghostly quiet , and it gave me an eerie feeling .
It didnt take me long to find the staircase upstairs and ever less time to find her room .
The scent of her room drove me in the right direction .
Her room was the perfect figment of who she was as a person .
Her academic awards were showcased on her wall ; her athletic achievements were on her bookcase across the room .
Clothes were scattered across her floor and draped over her desk chair .
She had a nice desktop computer setup and numerous textbooks and notebooks across her desk .
She had a photo of herself with her parents on her nightstand , and she looked so happy .
She also had a photo of herself with her friend Nan who I recognized from Carters Resort .
I didnt bother changing her out of her clothes ; I wasnt going to cross that line .
Instead , I tucked her into bed , making sure the covers were completely on top of her before I left .
You are late , my mother said as I walked into the house .
Im right on time , I told her , glancing at the clock .
If you arent early , then you are late , she told me , raising her brows .
Everyone is in the kitchen already , Dinner will be ready shortly .
Hi , Grandma , Irene said as she stepped around me and into the house .
My mothers face softened as she reached her arms out and wrapped my daughter in a hug .
Oh , Irene sweetie .
I thought you were going to be too busy to join us this evening .
Im so glad youre here , she breathed .
I wanted you to officially meet my fiancé , she said , motioning for Ethan to step beside her .
Ethan stepped closer and gave my mother a polite smile .
Its an honor to finally meet you , Mam , he said , bowing is head in respect .
My mother chuckled and put a hand on his cheek in a warm gesture .
Hes quite handsome , my mother said to Irene with a sly wink .
Irene blushed and wrapped her arm through Ethans , resting her head on his shoulder .
My mothers eyes found Matt and she smiled sweetly at him .
Hello , Matthew .
You are looking rather handsome yoursel , she added , motioning for Matt to come with her .
He looked up at me with uncertainty on his face .
He doesnt often come to my mothers house , but I insisted he come along for this dinner .
I gave him a short nod and followed my mother through the living room and into the kitchen .
I motioned for Irene to do the same .
She took Ethans hand and pulled him along with her .
I sighed and followed the kids into the kitchen .
The moment I stepped into the kitchen , I wished I could have turned around and walked back out .
Gavin , youre here ! Daisy exclaimed as she walked around the table to greet me .
Chapter 0039 Beta Taylor was also there ; he was often invited to my mothers family events because hes been pretty much family my entire life .
I gave him a stern look and he gave me an apologetic smile for not warning me that Daisy was going to be here .
She immediately wrapped her arms around me and hugged me ; I shimmed out of her embrace .
What are you doing here , Daisy ? I asked , not bothering to hide the edge in my voice .
I invited her , my mother said , beaming up at Daisy .
I thought we already discussed this , Mom , I said through my teeth , my anger rolling off me in waves .
You know your mother and I have always been close friends , Daisy said , batting her lashes at me .
Me being here isnt any different than Beta Taylor being here , Gavin also assumed you would have come to your senses since the last time we spoke .
She folded her arms across her chest .
How about we just sit down for dinner , my mother suggested , ushering Daisy to her seat .
I stood , staring at the nicely set table and noticing that the only seat available was right next to Daisy .
I had to fight to control myself .
Taylor stepped beside me and leaned in so only I could hear his words .
Melissa died years ago , Alpha .
Perhaps your mother is onto something .
You should be moving on .